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AU58 RYP

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2022
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

269,391 mi
Last recorded269,391 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU58 RYP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2021 269,391 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2021 269,391 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 255,381 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2020 255,381 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 228,473 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2018 228,473 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 212,766 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 212,766 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 208,609 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 208,145 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases LEAKING AT MIDDLE TO REAR JOINT (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported SUPPORT RUBBER MISSING (7.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 178,915 miles

Rear exhaust tailpipe showing signs of deteriation advise replacement

Fail 9 Nov 2015 178,261 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear exhaust tailpipe showing signs of deteriation advise replacement

Pass 17 Nov 2014 151,277 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 121,770 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

[ADVISE] BRAKE PAD WEAR INDICATOR LIGHT ON

Pass 17 Oct 2012 94,649 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 94,642 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 69,017 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?

Based on 2,011,702 MOT tests across 164,434 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
9,235
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
164,434
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 49,564
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 46,783
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 43,234
Brake pipe excessively corroded 37,987
Stop lamp not working 33,048
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AU58 RYP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 123,026 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Vito fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 49,564 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU58 RYP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Vito typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 18 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AU58 RYP registered?

AU58 RYP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 19 September 2008.

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